Oct. 19, 2023

Pre-July 2016 Archives

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Death chariot, buying happiness and missing the point

December 7, 2023

Interesting fact: “Last Christmas,” released in 1984, didn’t hit #1 in the U.K. until 2021. And it didn’t chart at all in the U.S. until 2016. Wham!

Too much of a good thing and holiday drop-out

November 30, 2023

Interesting fact: The Mayo Clinic says that four cups of coffee a day seems to be a healthy limit for most adults. They have yet to reply to my inquiries on Christmas overdosing.

Ex-holiday traditions, dream therapy and role reversal

November 23, 2023

Interesting fact: Carrie Fisher claimed that she played the Star Wars Holiday Special at parties when she wanted people to leave. Thanksgiving pro tip.

Doggie downer, udder disgrace and getting tipsy

November 16, 2023

Interesting fact: Whole cow’s milk contains about 87% water. Human bodies are about 55-60% water. So we actually dilute ourselves when we drink milk.

Getting canned, bad meat and woke lattes

November 9, 2023

Interesting fact: Some people say the water quality in NYC is why all steamed food tastes so good there. I call bologna.

Speed humps, puppy love and starting slow

November 2, 2023

Interesting fact: Matthew Perry was the only one of the “Friends” never to be nominated for a Razzie Award. He truly was the best of us. Godspeed, Chandler Bing.

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